Radiologic Technologists (also referred to as radiographers) are integral members of the health care team that image the human body utilizing ionizing radiation (x-rays).
The Radiologic Technology Program has special admissions criteria and limited enrollment. Applicants are responsible for ensuring the requirements are met and all necessary documentation is on file. Only complete files will be considered.
Applications to the program are only accepted November 1- 30.
For more information and instructions, please select the Radiologic Technology tab under Health & Occupational Science on the Admissions webpage.
Taking x-rays on humans requires extensive knowledge of safe radiation practices and patient positioning. JJC's Radiologic Technology program trains students to be skilled radiographers who protect patients from unnecessary and unsafe levels of radiation exposure.
JJC's program is a full-time, two year program. Outside of general education requirements, students will learn anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, the health care environment, radiographic procedures, radiographic positioning, radiographic physics, and patient care.
Additionally, students will spend several 8 hour days in a hospital setting per week as clinical training (days and times vary).
| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
| National Passing Average | 89.4% | 89.0% | 88.2% | 83.8% | 83.5% | 84.4% | N/A |
| Program Passing Average | 88.2% | 100% | 100% | 90.5% | 70.6% | 85% | 100% |
Radiologic technologists are employed in hospitals, physicians’ offices, outpatient imaging centers, urgent care facilities, and specialty clinics. While producing diagnostic images is a primary responsibility, patient care and communication are also essential parts of the profession.
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of radiologic technologists is projected to continue growing as the need for diagnostic imaging increases with an aging population and advances in medical imaging technology.
Radiologic technology offers opportunities for career advancement in areas such as CT, MRI, mammography, interventional radiology, education, and leadership.
Please read the RADT Informational Guide below: Joliet Junior College account (email) is required to view:
Next, you will need to enter the information below in the link:
If you still have questions after you have completed the form, please email xray@jjc.edu.
Joliet Junior College partners with a variety of healthcare facilities to provide clinical education experiences for students enrolled in the Radiologic Technology program. Clinical affiliates establish health, safety, and professional requirements that students must meet before participating in clinical rotations.
Students accepted into the program are required to submit documentation demonstrating compliance with all clinical requirements by the deadline established by the program coordinator.
Clinical requirements may include:
Students enrolled in the program must also be able to meet the program’s Technical Standards and Essential Functions, which include physical, cognitive, sensory, and communication abilities necessary to safely perform radiologic technology procedures and provide patient care. Technical standards include, but are not limited to, the ability to assist with patient transfers, communicate effectively, maintain safety standards, perform repetitive movements, and function in fast-paced clinical environments.
Additional requirements may be required by individual clinical facilities and are subject to change.
Students who do not meet all required clinical health, safety, compliance, and technical standards requirements by the established deadline will not be permitted to participate in clinical rotations. Because clinical education is a required component of the Radiologic Technology program, failure to complete required documentation and requirements may result in removal from the program.
Admission to the Radiologic Technology program is competitive and based on a ranking system. Applicants must meet all minimum admission requirements to be considered for ranking. In-district applicants are ranked before out-of-district applicants.
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Applicants are ranked using the following criteria:
Healthcare experience may include:
Additional ranking points may be awarded for completion of:
Applicants may qualify for guaranteed admission consideration if they:
Guaranteed admission consideration does not guarantee acceptance into the program. Final admission decisions are based on applicant ranking and available program seats. The program admits 27 students annually.
Test of Essential Academic Skills TEAS Policy Information | Joliet Junior College
The Test of Essential Academic Skills, TEAS for short, is a general knowledge test used as a part of selective-admissions for Nursing, LPN-RN Transition, Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Radiologic Technology, and Respiratory Care programs. TEAS is currently on version 7 which was released in June of 2022. The college no longer considers older versions within selective-admissions.
TEAS must be taken in person at Joliet Junior College to be valid for selective-admissions.
Joliet Junior College does not accept TEAS transcripts from other colleges, universities, or testing entities. These results are not considered for selective-admissions.
Students are allowed to take the current version of TEAS 3 times in 5 years and no more than once per semester to be valid for selective-admissions.
JJC will use your highest valid TEAS score for selective-admissions ranking.
When a new version of TEAS is adopted by the college previous version attempts will not be counted towards your total attempts with the new version.
Questions? Email testingservices@jjc.edu or call 815.280.2261
Students applying for admission into the Radiologic Technology Program need to complete their TEAS 7 exam by the last day of November of each calendar year to be considered qualified for the admission process.
ATI TEAS exams will take place only at the following locations:
The TEAS exam is a timed, computer-based exam conducted by the Assessment Technologies Institute (ATI). "TEAS" stands for the Test of Essential Academic Skills. This three-and-a-half-hour exam includes 170 questions.
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Photo IDs Required: Please bring a current, government-issued photo ID, such as a driver's license or passport to your testing appointment.
You are only allowed three attempts at taking the TEAS exam within a five-year period.
Program Specific Information: Review the TEAS Interpretation Guide for information about your TEAS scores, program advisor, retesting, and next steps.
We only use the highest valid TEAS exam score for ranking. Only the first score of any given semester is valid. Additional attempts during a single semester are not valid and are counted against your total allowed attempts in 5 years.
Students should only take the TEAS exam once per semester. A semester begins on the first day of classes for a given semester (Fall, Spring, and Summer) and ends on the day before the first day of classes for the next semester. Visit our Academic Calendar for reference and view our chart below.
Please Note: With the new version of the TEAS (7) in June of 2022, the counter will be reset. Students who had taken TEAS (6) 3-times will now be able to take TEAS (7) 3-times in 5 years.
| JJC Semesters | The Semester Begins on... | The Semester Ends on... |
|---|---|---|
| Fall | The first day of Fall semester classes | The day before first day of Spring semester classes |
| Spring | The first day of Spring semester classes | The day before first day of Summer I semester classes |
| Summer | The first day of Summer I semester classes | The day before first day of Fall Semester classes |
ATI (Assessment Technologies Institute) will provide you with your TEAS score. After the test is completed, results are available within a few hours. Scores may be accessed on the “My Results” page found in your personal ATI online student account.
Admissions to the Radiologic Technology Program will be determined by a point ranking system. Each eligible applicant will be given a number for anonymity by the admissions office.
Questions? Email testingservices@jjc.edu or call 815.280.2261.
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